Local Area Recreation Near Sweetwater KOA Holiday

We are close to the Great Smoky Mountains and near the TVA lakes which offer great Bass fishing and various water activities. Our charming little town of Sweetwater was voted the number one Antiques Day Trip in Tennessee...and this whole area is rich in civil war history. We have MANY guests who use our location as home base for day trips to Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Chattanooga and Knoxville.

Water Sports

Water Sports

Our are of Tennessee offers limitless opportunities to enjoy a wide variety of water sports. Nearby lakes such as Fort Loudoun, Melton Hill, Tellico and Watts Bar provide a playground for water sports of all types.

Shopping

Shopping

Fleas Unlimited is one of the most popular places to find unique items in our area but there are plenty of places to shop for antiques and everything else you might need as well. Just ask our friendly office staff if you are looking for something specific and we'll do our best to help you find it.

Golfing

Golfing

Golfing is one of the most popular activities for enthusiasts of all ages. Here in Loundon County we have courses like Tellico Village, Rarity Pointe, Executive Meadows, Landmark Golf Club at Avalon, Riverview Golf Course and Cedar Hills Golf Club.

Hiking & Walking

Hiking & Walking

If enjoying the beauty of the outdoors is one of your priorities, there may be no better place than Eastern Tennessee. Among the places we have to explore are the East Lakeshore Trail and the Mountain Survivor Trail for hikers, the Historic Lenoir City and Historic Loudon Walking Tours, the Tail of the Dragon as well as the Cherohala Skyway for those who prefer the comfort of sightseeing from their own vehicle.

Arts & Entertainment

Arts & Entertainment

From festivals to celebrate the various seasons to performing arts and captivating theatre performances, you'll find no shortage of entertainment here in Loudon County. The Loudon Tate & Lyle Performing Arts Center and the Lyric Theatre should be two of your first stops if you enjoy the arts.

Boating

Boating

Although there are many places to enjoying a day on the water here in Eastern Tennessee, there are two places we always recommend to campers that seem to leave most people satisfied with their experience. For boating services as well as rentals we recommend the Lake Ocoee Inn or Tellico Harbor.

Wildwater Ocoee River Rafting

Wildwater Ocoee River Rafting

Enjoy white water rafting on the Ocoee River! The Ocoee River is one of America's most popular white water rafting destinations for good reason. It's known for nearly-continuous stretches of the big, powerful rapids, with reliable (and warm) water levels released by the TVA from upstream dams. You can rely on the Ocoee to provide world class white water fun for your whole group!

4596 Highway 64 West

Ducktown, TN 37326

423-496-4904

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Wildwater Ocoee River Canopy Tours

Wildwater Ocoee River Canopy Tours

Ocoee River Canopy Tour sails over 14 wooded acres with 9 zip line sections and 3 swinging sky bridges. Enjoy this tree-based canopy tour with spectacular views of Big Frog Mountain and Cherokee National Forest. Canopy Rangers watch out for your safety and fun, while filling you in on the history of the area's fantastic historical ecosystem recovery story from barren red clay banks to deep green forest. All Canopy Tour Rangers are trained to, and all courses are built and inspected to, ACCT Standards to provide for your well-being and fun. Ocoee River Zipline Canopy Tour prices start at $64.95.

5000 Highway 64 West

Ducktown, TN 37326

423-548-5100

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The Lost Sea Adventure

The Lost Sea Adventure

Your journey to an Unforgettable Adventure! Enjoy a boat ride underground with a guided tour of the caverns! This involves a ¾ mile round-trip walk on wide sloping pathways. While touring the caverns and underground lake our guides will tell of the cavern's exciting and colorful history.

140 Lost Sea Road

Sweetwater, TN 37874

423-333-2289

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